Voyage
Lay of the Land
Each season, teams go on a journey towards their peak. Athletes of all ages, backgrounds, and motivations share a dressing room and a common goal. History tells us, the teams that prevail are the ones that can marry the parts into one cohesive, aligned whole. Due to the complex and ever-changing nature of teams, this can be a challenge.
Traditionally, connection is built through shared experiences over time, like the elation of winning, the heartbreak of losing together, high stakes moments, digging deep, or sometimes at 2 am at the pub. Real connection can take months if not years. For this reason, many leave this element to chance.
Looking Ahead
Each year, managers look to eke out the 1%s to achieve elite performance. Players fine-tune their mental, physical, tactical and nutritional health, all of which are crucial.
However, a key performance enhancer is something fundamentally human. Behind the jersey, athletes are people first. Within the sports setup, they have core human needs to belong, to feel safe, and be connected to a tribe. When these needs are satisfied, athletes can shift focus from 'playing for themselves', to something more meaningful, cooperation, fighting for teammates, and the legacy of the club. The elite teams take no chances with this element. Instead, they can carve out space in the season, dedicated purely to building their collective muscle in the emotional gym.
The Voyage
The Voyage program is a series of workshops that gives teams a unique edge. Ronan works with teams at specific stages throughout the season, building the 'team muscle' in the right areas, at the right time. On a collective level, a visceral level of cohesion, engagement and deeper meaning are established. Individually, players go on a journey of self-development, building awareness and a sense of personal wellbeing along the way. An All Blacks mantra - 'Better people make better players'. See below for the spectrum of outcomes.
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"Ronan’s work with the Irish squad proved to be extremely valuable and worthwhile. He facilitated players to build stronger relationships, to be more open with each other, to show vulnerability, ask questions and be curious. This helped build an excellent environment."
"I was fortunate to meet Ronan 3 years ago. Ronan was introduced to the Dublin Senior Football team in 2019. It was an extremely important year as the team were chasing history by becoming the first team to win 5 All Irelands in a row. Ronan’s part in formulating thoughts and discussions around the team's purpose and deeper meaning were hugely important to the team eventually achieving history. I have no doubt that Ronan’s work with the group was one of the key factors that allowed this group to perform at a higher level when the pressure was at its highest."
"Having worked with Ronan over the course of 2 years, I would have no hesitation in recommending his programs to teams in any field. He took a group that was already quite successful and opened up room for improvement and growth that we probably didn’t realise was there. By connecting with each of us on an individual level, but never losing sight of our collective goals, his input was invaluable in unlocking our potential."
"Winning teams achieve peak performance in a few ways. By players feeling ok enough to be themselves, having robust relationships with teammates, and understanding each-others 'why'. Ronan’s witty, authentic and direct style allowed us to deeply tune in to all of the above. It helped us to foster a culture of honesty and cohesion for the season ahead."
"I’ve been lucky enough to work with Ronan on several projects, and I always leave in awe of his abilities. Ro manages to balance a holistic and caring approach, with evidence and research to back up what he talks about.
He is a rare breed of facilitator that can deliver exceptionally high quality, impactful work right from day one. Ro draws on his experience working with youth to make his work engaging but is versed enough in business for it to be relevant to adults in the corporate and sporting arenas.
He captivates the rooms (or screens) with his facilitation, but somehow manages to make the participants the centre of all his work. A trait that takes incredible skill and years of hard work to successfully navigate.
Can’t speak highly enough of him; I am a better facilitator, and man, because of Ronan Conway."
FAQ
Yes. Ideally, I would run at least one session with the full backroom team. This would help 1) connect the group themselves, and 2) learn some key pointers on how to foster connection within their daily roles.
Ideally, 5/6 workshops would be delivered over the course of the season. Each session would be tailored to match where the team is at and what is needed at that point in the season.
Yes, I do work 1-1 with players. These spaces act as a safe, confidential container for players to process and shed any excess weight from personal / sports lives, so that they perform to their potential on the field.
More Programmes
One off workshop or 3 part Program
For who? Senior, mid-tier teams across all industries.
Duration - Delivered over 3-6 months. Workshops lasts between 2-3 hours.
Outcomes
- People enthusiastic to engage and take interpersonal risks with teammates.
- Individuals motivated to take responsibility, buy-in, and work for each other.
- Teams with greater collaboration, communication, and shared purpose.
- Elevated sense of ease, mental and emotional wellbeing.
One-off engaging talk.
For who? Town halls, annual conferences, or lunch & learns events.
Duration - The talk lasts between 1 and 2 hours.
Outcomes
- Aware of power of belonging and psychological safety.
- Stronger connection to the organisation and higher purpose of the work.
- Feel more connected to colleagues.
- Greater energy, motivation & commitment.
3-5 part training program.
For who? CEO's, senior, mid-tier managers, leadership teams.
Duration - Each session is a half-day engagement.
Outcomes
- Individuals empowered with EQ skills, awareness & belief to lead authentically.
- Group to grasp the 'what, why, how' of fostering engaging team environments.
- Leaders who are firmly connected to personal values and company values.
- A group who serve as a robust, supportive network for each other.
- Season-long journey of workshops.
- For who? Teams wanting to foster a healthy, cohesive, high performance environment.
- One off workshop experience.
- For who? Teams requiring a boost of connection, energy and alignment.
Align & Flow
